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Catastrophe Risk Management
Earthquake Performance of Nonstructural Components
2003-01-11 | Nathan C Gould
Nathan Gould discusses the critical impact of nonstructural components' performance during earthquakes, emphasizing the importance of stringent design requirements in building codes.
Market Practices
Insurance Coverage Specifications in the Hard Market
2002-12-01 | Peter Polstein
It's important to cover all the potential areas of loss your firm faces, even if insurance is not available or affordable. Peter Polstein reviews coverage extensions you should consider.
Reinsurance
When Errors Occur in a Reinsurance Relationship
2002-12-01 | Larry Schiffer
Larry Schiffer examines the errors and omissions clause in reinsurance policies, including its history, proper drafting, use and misuse, and court interpretations.
Captives
Actuarial Projections and the Captive
2002-11-01 | Michael R Mead
Actuaries are crucial to the formation and success of captives. Michael Mead discusses the role of the actuary in understanding claims, establishing premiums, and projecting profits.
Market Practices
What Constitutes a Full Underwriting Submission
2002-10-01 | Peter Polstein
Peter Polstein describes the elements that are included in a full underwriting submission, using a recent casualty renewal as an example
Reinsurance
Late Notice in Reinsurance Claims: Does Prejudice Matter?
2002-09-01 | Larry Schiffer
The law of late notice in reinsurance varies from state to state. Here, Larry Schiffer briefly explores the late notice defense to payment under a reinsurance contract.
Captives
Choosing the Right Captive Domicile
2002-08-01 | Michael R Mead
In this article, Michael Mead discusses captive domiciles, their importance and what factors to consider when selecting one.
Catastrophe Risk Management
Optimizing the Management of Natural Disaster Exposure
2002-06-01 | Rick Clinton
Many companies feel their approach to managing their overall aggregate exposure to natural disasters is deficient. Rick Clinton examines some software and consulting options for handling the earthquake exposure.
Captives
Captive Structures
2002-04-01 | Michael R Mead
There are many different structures for a captive insurance company. Michael Mead discusses the most common structures and their potential uses.
Catastrophe Risk Management
Managing Earthquake Risk
2002-03-09 | Ronald Hamburger
Since September 11, risk managers have focused on man-made risk. However, Ron Hamburger explains the greater danger of natural catastrophes, particularly earthquakes, and how their risk should be assessed and handled.
Catastrophe Risk Management
Earthquake Performance of Nonstructural Components
2003-01-11 | Nathan C Gould
Catastrophe Risk Management
Optimizing the Management of Natural Disaster Exposure
2002-06-01 | Rick Clinton
